Learn to use a water stone. It's not hard once you understand the fundamentals of raising a burr and removing it. You will always have a sharp knife. Start on a courser stone 400 -600 grit.
For honing a decent strop, ceramic or fine diamond honey are more versatile in the long run than a steel. Steel is only really effective on lower hardness knives. Won't work for shit on any decent modern stainless/tool steel
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